Poland
Poland: 30th anniversary of Solidarnosc
The celebrations of the 30th anniversary of Solidarity take place against the background of attacks and an unprecedented media campaign against today’s trade unions and workers. […]
Month: August 2010
Russia
Russia: President Medvedev suspends Khimkinskii motorway construction
Struggle must continue to save environment and to win democratic rights! […]
South Africa
South Africa: Public Sector workers shut down city centres in day of marches
Massive turn-out on ninth day of strike […]
Scotland
Scotland: SNP relegate independence in wake of economic crisis
SNP are putting independence on the backburner […]
Asia
Kazajstán: Protestas urgentes necesarias
Abogado de Derechos Humanos atacado y detenido en vísperas de la visita de eurodiputado […]
Theory
Theory: Is “human nature” a barrier to socialism?
Aren’t people motivated by money? Wouldn’t socialism stifle hard work and innovation? […]
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Urgent protests needed
Lawyer attacked and arrested in run-up to Euro MP’s visit […]
Economy
“Charity”: Let them eat cake, not the crumbs off the table …
Business and media circles are agog at “the most significant development in philanthropy” for many decades. […]
US
US: Stolen Legacy – The Tea Party’s March on Washington
On August 28, the right-wing populist Tea Party Movement, an assortment of conservative organizations, and Fox News commentator Glenn Beck will descend on Washington, D.C. for the so-called “Restoring the Honor” rally. […]
Australia
Australia: Neither big business party given mandate to govern
The Australian Federal election held on August 21 delivered a hung parliament – the first in 70 years. Neither the Labor Party led by Julia Gillard nor the Coalition led by Tony Abbott won the 76 seats required to form a government. The result is both a reflection of the lack of enthusiasm people have towards the two major parties and a reflection of the uncertain future that faces Australian capitalism. […]